Accreditation and CLE Rules for Wisconsin

National Academy of Continuing Legal Education is a sponsor of CLE activities approved by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners. All courses offered by the National Academy of Continuing Legal Education have been directly approved by the Board of Bar Examiners (BBE). The BBE maintains a list of approved courses on their website at http://www.wicourts.gov/services/attorney/edu.htm.

WI attorneys must complete 30 CLE credit hours per compliance period, including 3 ethics hours. Up to 15 CLE credits may be earned with National Academy of Continuing Legal Education using our Online media format. Ethics credits may not be earned with our online format. Attorneys must self-report completion of CLE. Wisconsin lawyers may carry over up to 15 hours of CLE credit from one reporting period into the next. The reporting deadline is January 31st.

Description

Immigration law basically determines who may enter the United States, how long they may stay and when they must leave. Immigration law is under the control of Congress. Presidential power is limited to policies on refugees. Courts will not become involved in immigration issues unless constitutional rights are involved.

Immigration policies are implemented by granting or denying visas. Visas are issued by U.S. Consulates abroad. There are two principal types of visas: immigrant and nonimmigrant. Nonimmigrant visas are primary issued to tourists and temporary business visitors. Only a few categories of non-immigrant visas allow their holders work in the United States. Immigrant visas permit their holders to stay in the United States permanently and ultimately to apply for citizenship. An alien who has an immigrant visa is permitted to work in the United States. Congress limits the overall number of immigrant visas, and many immigrant visas are also subject to per-country caps. These numbers were established many years ago. A bill (known as the RAISE Act) has recently been introduced in Congress to change the current system but it is not likely to pass.

This CLE presentation will explore various options and vehicles available to foreign nationals desiring to come to the United States, particularly for purposes of employment, investment and to obtain lawful permanent residence (i.e. green cards).

Lecturer Bio

Neil A. Weinrib, Esq.

Neil A. Weinrib graduated with honors from the Pennsylvania State University in 1973 with a bachelor’s degree in history. While attending Penn State, Neil studied in Israel with Brandeis University where he developed an interest in international affairs. After graduation, Neil received a Master’s degree in international relations, with a concentration in international law, from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy of Tufts University in 1974. He continued his education at the Hofstra University Law School, graduating in 1977 with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. Subsequently, Neil was admitted to the New York, Washington D.C., and Florida bars, in addition to the federal courts. He has also been admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court.

After graduation, Neil worked for a general practice law firm on Long Island before joining a large immigration and general practice law firm in New York City. Desiring to open a law practice focusing on the needs of foreign nationals, opened his own immigration practice in 1979, which has significantly expanded over the years. Neil A. Weinrib & Associates (“NAWLAW”) is now recognized as a premier boutique law firm consisting of more than 25 attorneys, legal assistants, and support staff - and is still growing. Neil is the principal and managing attorney of NAWLAW.

Although located directly across from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services in Manhattan, NAWLAW practices on a national and international level, handling all types of U.S. immigration matters including the primary working visas (B, E, H, I, J, L, O, P, Q, R), investment visas (E), green cards (through job sponsorship, self-sponsorship and extraordinary ability and EB-5 investment), U.S. citizenship, employer compliance, and appeals (both at the administrative and federal court levels). NAWLAW has successfully worked with large and small companies throughout the U.S. and abroad, as well as many national and international start-ups seeking to enter the lucrative American marketplace. As a result, NAWLAW has as acquired vast experience in successfully solving challenging immigration scenarios and forging winning solutions.

NAWLAW’s notable immigration work has been recognized in top-tier publications, including decisions published on the front page of the NY Law Journal and in the New York Times. Additionally, NAWLAW successfully filed a writ to the U.S. Supreme Court which resulted in a decision in NAWLAW’s favor (Vartelas v. Holder, 132 S. Ct. 1479 (2012)). Neil’s personal accomplishments further reflect the level of success NAWLAW both strives for and achieves. Named a “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyer Magazine based on peer recommendations, Neil frequently lectures on immigration topics for organizations around the country. He has lectured to organizations such as SCORE NY, community groups, and educational institutions including the Manhattan School of Music, NY Film Academy, and NYU Continuing Education. Neil’s lectures have extended to human resources executives at various companies as well as the French Embassy in Washington, D.C. Neil has also conducted continuing legal education seminars, both locally and nationally, and has appeared on national radio and webinars. Neil wrote and published an article for the New York Enterprise Report regarding business immigration, and most recently, he was contacted by CBS News in connection with the story involving the nationality of a child born over Russia on an airliner flying from Canada to Japan.

National Academy of Continuing Legal Education is a sponsor of CLE activities approved by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners. All courses offered by the National Academy of Continuing Legal Education have been directly approved by the Board of Bar Examiners (BBE). To view our full accreditation details, please click here.

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